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Q1. In more than 90% of traffic accidents
poor road surface
human error
no maintenance
is the cause.

Q2. One of the commonest causes of accidents is
drowsiness
excess speed
driving too close
as most drivers see no risk in it to vehicles in front.

Q3. A hazard is anything
with actual/potential danger
concerning the young/elderly
near parked vehicles.

Q4. Each phase of the system of car control should be considered:
a) on approaching hazards
b) if conditions change
c) at all times
a
a & b
a, b and c

Q5. The three main types of hazard are:
physical features, position and movement of others and variations in road surface or weather
cyclists, pedestrians and cars
drivers, passengers and puddles

Q6. When overtaking, you should move to the offside position, generally:
without accelerating
accelerating gently
accelerating firmly

Q7. Which is the missing phase from the sequence of the system of car control?
Information, Position, ............ Gear, Acceleration
mirror
speed
horn

Q8. A vehicle is most stable when on a straight line, on a level course and
at a constant speed
gently accelerating
gently braking

Q9. The more you brake or accelerate, the less ...... you have for steering
time
distance
tyre grip

Q10. You should normally adjust your ....... first, then the appropriate .......
gear, speed
speed, gear
steering, braking

Q11. High speed driving requires a high level of attention and judgement which you cannot sustain if you are:
young
old
tired

Q12. You should give a signal whenever
a road user could benefit
you intend to deviate
you approach a hazard.

Q13. The purpose of signals is to inform other road users of your
right to an action
instruction to others
presence or intention

Q14. You should use the ...... of other vehicles to interpret what the drivers intend
a) signal
b) speed
c) position
a & b
b & c
a & c

Q15. You may use a headlight flash to
invite others to proceed
notify intention to overtake
alert others to your presence

Q16. A driver's own speed limit is
the highest at which is safe and comfortable
dependent on licence type
the same as on the road sign

Q17. Good driver planning depends on early observation and early ...... of risk.
identification
avoidance
anticipation

Q18. The greater the element of danger, the higher ...... that you should give to it.
braking
priority
attention

Q19. Those who drive fast regardless of the circumstances have a crash risk ...... greater than others.
2 to 3
3 to 5
6 to 7

Q20. In so far as there is a standard position on a road, it is the one which gives you the best
speed
view
braking

Q21. In two way roads you will generally have less time to react to hazards coming from the
front
right
left

Q22. Your view into junctions on the left is improved by positioning towards the
centre of the lane
crown of the road
left hand kerb

Q23. One way of keeping a minimum safe following distance on fast dry roads is by leaving a time gap of
three seconds when dry, 6 when wet
four seconds when dry, 10 when wet
two seconds when dry, 4 when wet

Q24. On a right hand bend the road camber generally ...... the effect of your steering
increases
reduces
slows

Q25. The limit point is the furthest along a road to which you
can get before skidding
can drink alcohol with the Law
have an uninterrupted view of the road surface.

Q26. Limit point analysis involves matching your ...... to the speed at which the point appears to move
steering
speed
focus

Q27. For right hand bends, the ...... gives an earlier view into the bend
lane centre
road centre
nearside .

Q28. A position towards left of the road should be avoided or modified if
a) there is a junction on the left
b) the edge is rough
c) there are oncoming vehicles
a or b
a or c
a or b or c

Q29. For left hand bends, a position towards the ...... gives an earlier view
road centre
lane centre
left.

Q30. A position towards the crown of the road should be avoided or modified if
a) traffic approaches
b) the police are about
c) it may mislead others
a or b
a or c
a or b or c

Q31. The position taken for a bend should be maintained until
a) The road straightens
b) the view ahead opens up
c) likely conflict with others.
a
b
b or c

Q32. Skids are usually caused by
a) accelerating
b) braking
c) steering
d) excess speed
e) slippery roads
a, b, c or d
b, c or e
a, d or e

Q33. If the rear of your vehicle swings to the right, you should remove the cause and steer
right
to the right and accelerate
to the left and brake.

Q34. A front wheel drive vehicle fails to steer to the right on a bend. You should relax the accelerator and turn the steering wheel towards the
right
left
left and brake

Q35. You have to brake sharply on a dry road (without ABS) and you don't need to steer, but the car skids in a straight line you should release the brakes and
accelerate
cadence brake (on and off repeatedly)
re-apply them

Q36. If you have to brake on a wet road (without ABS) and the vehicle skids in a straight line you should release the brakes and
accelerate
cadence brake (on and off repeatedly)
re-apply them

Q37. The selected speed needs account taken of
a) the capability of the driver and vehicle
b) time available
c) road, traffic and weather conditions
a & c
a & b
a, b & c

Q38. Statutory speed restriction in respect of areas and vehicles give:
the legal speed for driving
advisory speed for safety
maximum speed if safe.

Q39. Micro climates cause frost and wet patches to linger. Examples are:
a) valley bottoms
b) shaded surfaces
c) bridge surfaces
a & b
b & c
a, b & c.

Q40. Bad weather is often blamed for causing crashes but the real cause is:
slippery roads
nagging spouses
inappropriate driving .

Q41. When aquaplaning, neither brakes nor steering respond so you should
declutch or release the accelerator
turn on your hazard warning lights
jump from the car.

Q42. Aquaplaning occurs when:
The vehicle starts to slide because it is driven too fast for a wet road
A wedge of water builds up between the front tyres and the road surface, often because of an inadequate depth of tread
The front of the car begins to lift due to the build up of wind pressure beneath

Q43. Tyre pressure should be taken when the tyre is:
cold
new
warm

Q44. Front wheel drive vehicles ...... grip or traction on their driving wheels when under acceleration
gain
lose
maintain

Q45. To maintain constant speed round bends and retain stability as you steer you need to increase
power
braking
steering

Q46. When driving through floods engage ...... gear and keep the engine running ......
1st, fast by slipping the clutch to keep the speed low
2nd, medium to create a small bow wave
3rd, slowly to reduce skid potential

Q47. Acceleration sense is the ability to vary vehicle speed in response to conditions by use of
brakes
accelerator
both

Q48. In wet conditions, the safe minimum following distance should be at least
doubled
trebled
quadrupled

Q49. A position towards the centre of the road should avoided or modified if
a) there is a junction on the right
b) the road is wet
c) there are oncoming vehicles
a or c
a or b
a or b or c

Q50. Skid correction training can help to increase driving
a) speeds
b) standards
c) confidence
a & c
b & c
a, b & c

Q51. To where does the weight of the vehicle shift when cornering to the right and braking?
front centre
front left
back right

And now a few questions on common misconceptions. The answers may be found in The Highway Code.
As in the Code, "MUST" and "MUST NOT" indicates a legal requirement. "should" and "should not" indicates advice.

Q52. You MUST NOT drive a motor vehicle on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway:
a) Always
b) except to gain lawful access to property
c) except when the road is narrow and you leave enough room for a pram to pass
d) when a parking sign signifies its allowance
a
b
c
d
b and d

Q53. When may you park a motor vehicle on a road at night without lights?
a) Within 100 metres of a lit street lamp
b) Within a speed limit of 30mph or less
c) At least 10 metres away from any junction
d) Close to the kerb and facing the direction of traffic flow
e) Only if a car, motorcycle or invalid carriage, goods vehicle not exceeding 1525kg unladen
f) Not with a trailer attached
a & e & f
b & c & d & e
b & c & d & e & f
a & b & c & d & e & f

Q54. A valid driving licence, certificate of insurance (and MOT test certificate if the vehicle is over 3 years old)
a) MUST be carried whenever driving
b) MUST be produced to the police when requested
c) MAY be produced within 7 days of being requested
a & b
b
b & c

Q55. When driving, another vehicle turns into the side of yours causing only damage to the other vehicle. You MUST stop, then give your name and address, and those of the vehicle's owner if different, and the registration number of the vehicle to:
the local Council
anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them
the Police

Q56. When driving, another vehicle turns into the side of yours causing only damage to the other vehicle. If no-one at the scene requires them, you MUST give your name and address, and those of the vehicle's owner if different, and the registration number of the vehicle to:
the electricity board as soon as possible
the local council within 24 hours
the Police as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours